Berlin/Frankfurt, 5 September 2025 – LEGO has officially presented the Star Wars Death Star Ultimate Collector Series (UCS 75419), the largest Star Wars™ model in the company’s history. With 9,023 pieces and a record 38 minifigures, the set is positioned not only as a collector’s item but also as a premium cultural product. In Germany, the retail price is set at €999.99, making it one of the most expensive LEGO sets ever sold in the country. This article is published by G.business, citing the LEGO Group.

A diorama instead of a sphere

The new UCS Death Star departs from earlier spherical editions. LEGO designers opted for an open cross-section architecture, enabling builders to access interior rooms in detail. Included are the trash compactor escape sequence, Leia’s detention cell, tractor-beam control room, Palpatine’s throne room, and an Imperial shuttle hangar. A Superlaser dish and Darth Vader’s meditation chamber complete the ensemble. Uniquely, the set also includes a humorous Easter egg – a stormtrooper relaxing in a hot tub, a nod to LEGO’s video game series.

Scale, figures and target audience

The model is aimed squarely at adult fans and collectors, with an 18+ age mark. Standing 52.3 cm tall, 48.0 cm wide and 38.3 cm deep, it is designed more as a display piece than a toy. The 38 minifigures include not only core characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, but also Rogue One characters like Galen Erso and Director Krennic. This diversity makes the 2025 UCS Death Star the most extensive LEGO Star Wars set to date.

German launch strategy

In Germany, LEGO is focusing on its flagship stores in Berlin (Potsdamer Platz), Frankfurt (Zeil), Munich (Rindermarkt), Hamburg (Spitalerstraße), Cologne (Hohe Straße) and Stuttgart (Königstraße). These locations will feature dedicated displays and are preparing for long queues at release.

  • 1 October 2025: early access for LEGO Insiders
  • 4 October 2025: nationwide general release
  • 1–7 October 2025: free TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack (40771) as a gift-with-purchase

Industry analysts expect Berlin and Frankfurt to dominate in sales volume, with Munich and Hamburg following closely. Cologne and Stuttgart are predicted to be strong regional markets due to active collector communities.

Economic and cultural impact

With a price point of €999.99, the UCS Death Star represents LEGO’s strategy to expand into the premium collector market. Previous UCS flagships such as the Millennium Falcon (2017) and the Titanic (2021) increased in resale value by up to 50% within two years, and German collectors anticipate similar appreciation for the Death Star 2025.

Experts argue that Germany is one of LEGO’s strongest European markets, combining high purchasing power with a vibrant adult fan community. The release is expected to generate thousands of unit sales in the first weeks, particularly in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich. Beyond sales, the launch is seen as a cultural event, underscoring LEGO’s dual identity as both toy manufacturer and design brand.

Technical specifications

  • Set number: 75419
  • Pieces: 9,023
  • Minifigures: 38 (record for LEGO)
  • Dimensions: 52.3 × 48.0 × 38.3 cm (H × W × D)
  • Age recommendation: 18+
  • Price Germany: €999.99
  • Insiders access: 1 October 2025
  • General release: 4 October 2025
  • Gift with purchase: TIE Fighter with Imperial Hangar Rack (40771), 1–7 October
  • Key cities: Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart

The UCS Death Star 2025 is more than a LEGO set: it is a statement of strategy and cultural ambition. In London, the launch was staged as a global media event; in Germany, the focus is firmly on major cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich, where the combination of financial strength and collector culture ensures a strong reception. By merging advanced engineering, iconic storytelling and premium pricing, LEGO positions itself in Germany not only as a toy maker but as a brand operating at the intersection of culture, design and investment.

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